Toshiba Projector Tdp B3 User Manual
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33 Troubleshooting Problem: Nothing on projection screen Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to a fully functional AC electrical outlet. Make sure that the power cord is also properly connected to the projector. If the projector is plugged into a power strip, make sure the power strip is turned on. Make sure you have removed the lens cap on the projection lens at the front of the projector. Make sure the lamp is switched on. Check the projector ’s lamp to ensure that it is securely con- nected in the lamp module. See “Replacing the Projection Lamp” on page 29. Make sure that the cables do not have any bent pins. Problem: Color or text not being projected You might need to adjust the brightness up or down until the text is visible. Refer to “Brightness” on page 19 for more infor- mation. Problem: The screen resolution is not right Make sure the computer ’s video card is set for a resolution of no greater than 1024x768. Problem: Image isn’t centered on the screen Move the projector to reposition the image. Reposition the image using the software. Refer to “Horizontal position” on page 23 and “Vertical position” on page 23. Be sure the projector is at a 90 degree angle to the screen. Problem: Only the start-up screen displays Verify that the cables are connected correctly. See page 7 through page 8 for connection procedures. Verify that the proper input source is connected. See “Source (keypad only) or Computer and Video (remote only)” on page 16.
34 Maintenance & Troubleshooting You might need to turn everything off and power up the equipment again in the proper order. Refer to your com- puter ’s documentation to determine the correct order. Make sure your laptop’s external video port is turned on. See the “Portable and Laptop Activation Chart” on page 40 or your computer ’s manual for details. Make sure your computer ’s video board is installed and con- figured correctly. Make sure your computer has a compatible video board. The projector isn’t CGA, EGA or SXGA compatible. If you’re using Windows 98: 1Open “My Computer” icon, the Control Panel folder and then the Display icon. 2Click the Settings tab. 3Verify that the Desktop area is set to 1024x768 or less. Problem: Image is too wide or narrow for screen Adjust the zoom or projector placement. Adjust the resolution of your video card if it’s greater than 1024x768.
35 Problem: Image is out of focus Turn the projection lens to focus the image. Make sure the projection screen is at least 5 feet (1.5 m) from the projector. Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning. Problem: Image and menus are reversed left to right Rear projection mode is probably turned on. Turn Rear Projec- tion off in the Controls menu. The image should immediately return to forward projection. See “Rear Projection” on page 24. Problem: the projector displays vertical lines, “bleeding” or spots Adjust the brightness. See “Brightness” on page 19. Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning. Problem: no sound Adjust volume. Verify audio/input connections. Adjust audio source. Problem: Image is “noisy” or streaked Try these steps in this order. 1Deactivate the screen saver on your computer. 2Tu r n Auto Image off and then back on again. See “Auto Image” on page 21. 3Tu r n Auto Image off and adjust the synchronization and track- ing manually to find an optimal setting. See “Manual Sync” on page 22 and “Manual Tracking” on page 22. The problem could be with your computer ’s video card. If possible, connect a different computer.
36 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Problem: Projected colors don’t match the computer or video player’s colors Just as there are differences in the displays of different moni- tors, there are often differences between the computer image and the projected image. Adjust the brightness, tint and/or contrast from the Display menu. See “Brightness” on page 19, “Tint” on page 19 and “Contrast” on page 19. Problem: Lamp seems to be getting dimmer The lamp begins to lose brightness when it has been in use for a long time. Replace the lamp as described in “Replacing the Projection Lamp” on page 29. Problem: Lamp shuts off A minor power surge may cause the lamp to shut off. Unplug the projector, wait at least a minute, then plug it back in. Make sure the vents are not blocked. Before calling your dealer for assistance, please have the follow- ing information available: the projector ’s serial number (located on the bottom label) the resolution of your computer.
37 APPENDIX Specifications The TDP-B3 must be operated and stored within the temperature and humidity ranges specified. Te m p e r a t u r e Operating 50 to 104 ° F (10 to 40° C) Non-operating -4 to 158 ° F (-20 to 70° C) Humidity Operating and non-oper. 5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing Dimensions 8.75 x 9.75 x 2.5 inches (22.2 x 24.8 x 6.4 cm) We i g h t 4.8 lbs. (2.2 kg) unpacked Altitude Operating 0 to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) Non-operating 0 to 40,000 feet (12,192 meters) Optics Focus Range 4.9 - 16 feet (1.5-5 m) Lamp Type 120-watt VHP lamp Input Power Requirements 100-120VAC 6A;50/60Hz 200-240VAC 3A; 50Hz Audio Input Input Impedance 10K ohm nominal, AC coupled Maximum Input Voltage (L IN + RIN)PEAK < 4.5 V for THD ≤ 0.3% L IN or RIN < 2.0 Vrms for THD ≤ 0.3% Sensitivity 100 mV at 1 KHz for 88 dB SPL at 1 meter Connector Type 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) stereo phone mini
38 Appendix Accessories NOTE: Use only Toshiba- approved accessories. Other products have not been tested with the projector.Power Cords (one ships with projector, type depends on country) NOTE: You can purchase these items by contacting your dealer.Standard Accessories (ship with the projector) Quick Start card User’s Guide Soft Case Shipping Box M1-DA Analog Computer Cable Composite Video Cable Computer Audio Cable 6 ft (1.8 m) Audio Adapter (RCA to 3.5mm) S-Video Cable Macintosh Adaptor Executive Plus Remote Projection Lamp Module Lens Cap User’s Guide CD-ROM North American Power Cord Australian Power Cord UK Power Cord European Power Cord Danish Power Cord Swiss Power Cord
39 Optional Accessories Deluxe Carry Case Shipping Case (ATA approved) Deluxe Travel Case M1-DA Digital Computer Cable PC Guardian Projector Cable Lock 40” Portable Projection Screen 50” Portable Projection Screen
40 Appendix Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their exter- nal video port when a projector is connected. Activation com- mands for some laptop computers are listed in the following table. (If your computer is not listed or the given command does not work, refer to the computer ’s documentation for the appro- priate command.) On many laptops, the activation function key is labeled with an icon, for example or the text CRT/LCD. NOTE: Usually, pressing the key commands once activates the external video port, pressing it again activates both the external and internal ports, and pressing it a third time activates the internal port. Refer to your computer’s documentation for details on your specific model. ComputerKey command to activate portKey command to de-activate port Toshiba* ** Ctrl-Alt-End Ctrl-Alt-Home FN-End FN-Home FN-F5 FN-F5 setup screen option setup screen option Acer Ctrl-Alt-Esc (for setup) Ctrl-Alt-Esc (for setup) AST* ** FN-D or Ctrl-D FN-D or Ctrl-D Ctrl-FN-D Ctrl-FN-D FN-F5 FN-F5 type from A:/IVGA/CRT type from A:/IVGA/CRT FN-F12 FN-F12 AMS FN-F2 FN-F2 AMT setup screen setup screen AT & T F N - F 3 FN-F6FN-F3 FN-F6 Advanced Logic ResearchCtrl-Alt-V Ctrl-Alt-V Altima Shift-Ctrl-Alt-C Shift-Ctrl-Alt-L setup VGA/ Conf.Simulscansetup VGA/ Conf.Simulscan Ambra** FN-F12 FN-F12 FN-F5 FN-F5 F2/Choose Option/F5 F2/Choose Option/F5 Amrel* ** setup menu setup menu Shift-Ctrl-D Shift-Ctrl-D
41 Apple see Mac Portable and Mac PowerBook Aspen automatic automatic Award FN-F6 FN-F6 BCC* automatic reboot computer Bondwell LCD or CRT options after bootupreboot for LCD or CRT options to appear Chaplet** setup screen setup screen FN-F6 FN-F6 FN-F4 FN-F4 Chembook FN-F6 FN-F6 Commax Ctrl-Alt-#6 Ctrl-Alt-#5 Compaq* ** Ctrl-Alt-< Ctrl-Alt-> FN-F4 FN-F4 automatic automatic mode/? (for setup option) mode/? (for setup option) Compuadd* ** automatic automatic Alt-F for screen setup optionAlt-F for screen setup option Data General Ctrl-Alt-Command Ctrl-Alt-Command Data General Wa l k a b o u t2 CRT/X at DOS prompt reboot Datavue Ctrl-Shift-M Ctrl-Shift-M DEC** FN-F5 FN-F5 FN-F4 FN-F4 Dell** Ctrl-Alt-< Ctrl-Alt-> Ctrl-Alt-F10 Ctrl-Alt-F10 FN-F8 (CRT/LCD) FN-F8 FN-D FN-D FN-F12 FN-F12 Digital* automatic reboot FN-F2 FN-F2 Dolch dip switch to CRT dip switch to LCD Epson dip switch to CRT dip switch to LCD ComputerKey command to activate portKey command to de-activate port
42 Appendix Everex* setup screen option setup screen option For-A Ctrl-Alt-Shift-C Ctrl-Shift-Alt-L Fujitsu FN-F10 Gateway FN-F3 FN-F1/FN-F1 again simul- taneousFN-F3 FN-F1 Grid* ** FN-F2, choose auto or simultaneousFN-F2 Ctrl-Alt-Tab Ctrl-Alt-Tab Hitachi FN-F7 FN-F7 Honeywell FN-F10 FN-F10 Hyundai setup screen option setup screen option IBM 970* automatic warm reboot IBM ThinkPad** reboot, enter setup menu FN-F2 FN-F7, select choice from setup menu FN-F1, select choice FN-F5, select choice PS/2 SC select choice (CRT, LCD, etc.) Infotel FN-F12 FN-F12 Kaypro boot up, monitor plugged inunplug monitor Kris Tech FN-F8 FN-F8 Leading Edge FN-T FN-T Mac Portable 100no video port: not compatible Mac PowerBook 140, 145, 150, 170no video port: requires a 3rd-party interface 160, 165, 180, 520, 540, 5300Control Panel folder, Pow- erBook Display folder; Activate Video Mirroringwarm reboot ComputerKey command to activate portKey command to de-activate port